Bay Area
Education
Oakland Unified says expected budget deficit now ‘more manageable’ after finding savings
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The second largest school district in the Bay Area expects monthly deficit spending to fall from $7 million to $1.2 million.Elections
California Republicans say they’re making a comeback. Can they keep Trump at arms length?
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California Republicans vie to capitalize on their Nov. victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump’s influence.COVID-19
Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants
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They fear the Trump administration will abandon a promising field of medical research.crime
‘No safe harbor’: Lurie defends use of police actions to crack down on illegal drug dealing
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Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared the city’s drug crisis an emergency, and there’s debate about how to tackle it and whether enough is being done.City
City Council to discuss options to increase parking in Piedmont’s Civic Center
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The discussion on Monday, March 17 is an opportunity for the Council and public to consider the pros and cons of different scenarios.Bay Area
Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor spar in debate for Oakland mayoral race to replace Sheng Thao
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Ballots will be sent out in the mail to registered Oakland voters on Monday ahead of Election Day on April 15.City
Piedmont fire chief to speak on wildfire readiness at EBMUD webinar
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Chief Dave Brannigan will be the guest speaker on the March 19 EBMUD “Water Wednesday” webinar series.California
Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk
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If the measures reach his desk, Governor Gavin Newsom could lay such legislation aside to focus on securing federal funds.Bay Area
